Central Loudoun Youth Football League 2019 Report to Our Community It’s All About the Kids 2 2019 | Report to Our Communtiy “I’ve been playing in this league for 5 seasons, and CLYFL gave me the opportunity to play football and to meet new friends. I have loved being a part of the CLYFL family!!!!!” — A player 3 It’s All About the K ids A Message From Your President As we wrap up another amazing season, I want to thank you — on behalf of all the board members of the Central Loudoun Youth Football League — for your involvement in our program. In particular, I want to extend a special thank you to the families that joined our league for the first time. I hope your experience was everything you expected — and more. 2019: A Season to Celebrate As you browse through this report, you will see that we just closed out an outstanding year. We all had the opportunity to watch the Hokies, Falcons, Jets, and Ravens win championship games in November. The Jets and Falcons then went on to win the Loudoun Youth Football Association Championships. And our very own Jets brought home the championship trophy! Most important, our coaches dedicated themselves to another year of teaching our youth. And, we were especially proud to provide 16 scholarships this year. After all, the board knows that at the end of the day: It’s All About the Kids! We might not always see eye-to- eye on a particular issue, but we all agree that we have a duty to teach our young athletes good sportsmanship, the value of friendship, and the love of the game. Of course, it is always important to recognize and thank each volunteer who has dedicated the time and energy it takes to make our program such an extraordinary success. We look forward to working with you next season. On the business side: The board has worked long and hard to find solutions for turning last year’s financial deficit into a surplus—without ever sacrificing the quality of the player experience. We certainly have more work to do, but the foundation we have built is rock solid. Anticipating an Exciting Year Ahead! With 2019 in the books, we are already looking ahead to building on the league’s long- established traditions, successes, and excellence. In preparation for the 2020 season, we have gone to great lengths to involve our community more in our endeavors. We plan to market this sport and the league more broadly in the new year and to host a variety of exciting events for our players and families. I would encourage you to help us recruit new families into our organization! The board and I are committed to doing whatever we can to continue to grow and improve this league of ours. With all your help, I know we can do it. I look forward to serving you in 2020 and helping our children become better football players, cheerleaders, and citizens! Carl Opauski President, CLYFL Board 4 2019 | Report to Our Communtiy Nicole Evans Director Fundraising Erin Hager Director Public Relations Michelle Forlini Director Concessions Josh Colebank Director Equipment and Supplies Scott Lobring Director Safety Alan Siek Director Developmental Football Harry Hager Director Fields Brittany Luce Director Cheerleading “I see the board members at every single game and have found every single one of them to be approachable, supportive, and genuine in what they do for the kids in our community.“ —A parent Board Members Carl Opauski President Christie Opauski Secretary John Taliaferro Treasurer Open Seat Vice President 5 It’s All About the K ids Our Mission To teach good sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership skills and for our athletes to have fun while participating to the fullest extent of their abilities. Our Values Independence To keep our organization independent, strong, and financially viable. Accountability To operate at the highest level of accountability for all stakeholders (parents, members, players, sponsors). Respect & Tolerance To promote respect, tolerance, and fairness at all levels. Inclusiveness To accept and respect all, regardless of gender, cultural background, socio-economic status, or ability. Communications To operate in an open and transparent manner. Quality To commit to continuous improvement and best practices. Health, Wellbeing, & Fun To foster a community based on family, health, and fun. Our Vision To become Loudoun’s first choice for safe football and cheerleading for children at all levels of interest and skill. Our Pillars Safety Ensuring that player safety is always the first and most important consideration in all decisions. Football Maintaining quality competitions, pathways, and environments that promote health and community. Governance Ensuring that the CLYFL is independent, professional, and accountable for the decisions we make. Who We Are 6 2019 | Report to Our Communtiy One of Our League’s Season Celebrations: A Team Spotlight On December 6, the 19 members of the 2019 Falcons team gathered at SKY Zone Trampoline Park in Sterling with their coaches and families to celebrate a championship year and honor the accomplishments of individual players. The Falcons ended their season as the CLYFL B League champions and the runners-up in the Loudoun Youth Football Association championship game. End-of-year events like this are a traditional way for CLYFL football teams to celebrate together, reinforce the concept of team, and further the league’s ongoing mission to teach our youth good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, and courage. Parker Clary (#52): Most Valuable Player Award Grayson Conner (#51): 40-Minute Man Award Awarded to the outstanding two-way player Collin Diem (#75): Rookie of the Year Award Hunter “Tank” Eldridge (#65): Blocks of Granite Award Awarded to the outstanding offensive lineman Zain Elian (#24): Mr. Football Awarded to the outstanding player who excels in all phases of the game (offense, defense, and special teams); embodies the traits of loyalty, courage, hard work, and dedication; and is an inspiration to the team. Ryan Engle (#90): Most Improved Player Award Jaxson Harney (#29): Outstanding Receiver Award Nash Kaufman (#15): Charlie Hustle Award Awarded to the player who exemplifies a “can do” attitude Ben Martini (#22): Outstanding All-Purpose Player Award Alex Nelson (#38): Perimeter Warrior Award Awarded to the outstanding defensive perimeter player Elijah Nelson (#41): Legion of Boom Award Awarded for outstanding defensive backfield play Ryan Nelson (#11): Mr. Football Awarded to the outstanding player who excels in all phases of the game (offense, defense, and special teams); embodies the traits of loyalty, courage, hard work, and dedication; and is an inspiration to the team. Oliver Noll (#17): Offensive Player of the Year Award Jeremiah Pettiford (#42): Legion of Boom Award Awarded for outstanding defensive backfield play Carter “The Wolfman” Scruggs (#99): Lineman of the Year Award Chase Siek (#56): Defensive Player of the Year Award Gavin Southard (#20): Blocks of Granite Award Awarded to the outstanding offensive lineman Marcus Williams (#27): Outstanding All-Purpose Player Award Patrick Williamson (#21): Outstanding Receiver Award 7 It’s All About the K ids CLYFL Champions RAVENS (A8) Season: 6-4 (0.600) 10/19 Saints (AYFL) W 10/12 Bucs (ULYFL) L 10/05 Vikings (AYFL) W 09/28 Giants (CLYFL) W 09/21 Titans (ULYFL) L 09/14 Panthers (AYFL) L 09/07 Eagles (CLYFL) W 09/04 Broncos (LLBFL) W Playoffs 11/09 Chiefs (AYFL) L 11/02 Giants (CLYFL) W FALCONS (B) Season: 10-2 (0.833) 10/19 Broncos (AYFL) L 10/12 Mountaineers (CLYFL) W 10/05 Oarsmen (ULYFL) W 09/28 Dolphins (AYFL) W 09/21 Midshipmen (CLYFL) W 09/14 Terps (CLYFL) W 09/07 Lions (LLBFL) W 08/24 Mustangs (ULYFL) W Playoffs 11/16 Broncos (AYFL) L 11/09 Ravens (LLBFL) W 11/02 Midshipmen (CLYFL) W 10/26 Mountaineers (CLYFL) W HOKIES (C) Season: 6-3 (0.667) 10/19 Yellow Jackets (CLYFL) W 10/12 AYFL-C-Irish (AYFL) W 10/05 Bulldogs (AYFL) W 09/28 Ducks (LLBFL) W 09/21 Packers (ULYFL) W 09/14 Bengals (ULYFL) L 09/07 Warriors (ULYFL) L 08/24 Yellow Jackets (CLYFL) W Playoffs 11/09 Bulldogs (AYFL) L JETS (A7) Season: 10-1 (0.909) 10/19 Steelers (CLYFL) W 10/12 Eagles (AYFL) W 10/05 Seahawks (AYFL) W 09/28 Vikings (ULYFL) W 09/21 Falcons (AYFL) L 09/14 Jaguars (LLBFL) W 09/07 Wolverines (ULYFL) W 08/24 Steelers (CLYFL) W Playoffs 11/16 Jaguars (LLBFL) W 11/09 Seahawks (AYFL) W 11/02 Steelers (CLYFL) W A Season of Four Champions The CLYFL sent four teams to the LYFA Championships this year. Congratulations to all for your exceptional teamwork, dedication, and sacrifice. Here is the recap of the season for our 2019 champion teams. 8 2019 | Report to Our Communtiy “I want to say how much I appreciate the level of excellence provided by the CLYFL organization for providing an environment that is top quality, inclusive, instructional, fun, and, beyond all else, caring for the youth participants.” — A parent 9 It’s All About the K ids In 2019, we had 217 registered athletes play for our 12 tackle football teams. Another 79 kids registered for our 5 cheer squads. The league scheduled 100 games. And 4 CLYFL champions went on to play in the LYFA championship! Our own Jets took home the first-place trophy for the LYFA A-7 game, while the Falcons were runners-up in the B League. Congratulations to all the players, parents, coaches, and supporters on a marvelous run. As always, we are thrilled to recognize the coaches, players, and teams that set the tone for football in Loudoun. We pause to celebrate the players moving onto high school ball and those CLYFL alumni who earned all-district honors at the high school level this year. When we look back over the past year, we realize again that football is so much more than winning. It really is all about the kids and teaching them the values that will carry them through a lifetime— teamwork, hard work, sacrifice, and courage. This year was no different than others: We saw examples of these values The 2019 season has been yet another amazing season both on and off the field for the Central Loudoun Youth Football League. As a league, we are fortunate to have an exceptional board led by our President Carl Opauski. Each and every member of the board has volunteered hours and hours of their time to ensure that we provide a safe and fair environment for all our players and cheerleaders, regardless of their gender, ability, or socio-economic situation. Year In Review Team Name Wins Losses % Jets (A-7) 10 1 90% Falcons (B) 10 2 83% Hokies (C) 6 3 67% Steelers (A-7) 5 3 63% Ravens (A-8) 6 4 60% Giants (A-8) 5 5 50% Midshipman (B) 2 7 22% Terps (B) 1 7 13% Yellow Jackets (C) 1 7 13% Eagles (A-8) 1 8 11% Mountaineers (B) 0 9 0% Rangers (D) 0 0 0% 2019 A Year of Accomplishments and Promise 10 2019 | Report to Our Communtiy 1st Team Offense Bryce Duke Tuscarora Jevonn Gilyard Tuscarora Ryan Upp Tuscarora Gabe El-Fiky Tuscarora Noah Gick Tuscarora Jimmy Kibble Loudoun County Ethan Gick Tuscarora Football Mohib Akbary Christopher Clark, Jr. Zachary Hayes Thomas Levi Thomas Peede Colin Smith Eric Allen Blaine Colebank Sammy Holstead Tanner Lobring Brandon Picarillo Damier Webster Aiden Ballve Doreon Dade Alex Jennings Breck Luhr Xavier Pla Fletcher Westphal Jack Barnett Jack Davis Rhett Jennings Francis Mannino Mason Raborg Connor Williams Aiden Berry Aaron DiLorenzo Nathan Johnson Drew Mazzocco Jackson Reid Luke Wingfield Layne Boehret Luke Dolson Devon Jones Johnny Moreno Brandon Salem Dariush Zahiri Logan Borakove Barry Griffin David Kale Dean Morrad Charles Seventko Neekan Zahiri Forrest Bradley Cole Grubbs Mason Lamb Miguel Ortega Alexandar Sikandar Aidan Zubroski Alex Carroll Preston Harper Tristan Langlois Shane Osifade Noah Slate Jacob Zunino Cheer Kayla Boland Eva Finlayson Caroline Holt Christa Knight Daniellah Osita Maddie Butler Katlyn Guevara Isley Johnson Sophia Mohiuddin Hannah Sien 2nd Team Defense Max Jannes Heritage Jake Wilson Loudoun County Noah Gick Tuscarora Luke McAllister Loudoun County Alex Kovacs Heritage Mikey Marquez Tuscarora 2nd Team Offense Ethan Gick Tuscarora Tariq Sims Loudoun County Ryan Palmer Tuscarora Max Skirkanich Tuscarora 1st Team Defense Mikey Marquez Tuscarora Will Hatfield Tuscarora Noah Lokey Loudoun County Matei Fitz Tuscarora Jimmy Kibble Loudoun County 2019 Dulles District Team Honored Congratulations to the following CLYFL alumni for being named to the Dulles District team! Defensive Player of the Year! Matei Fitz Tuscarora junior A Salute to Our 8th Graders 11 It’s All About the K ids The CLYFL Scholarship Program: Impacting Young Lives—A Player Spotlight For more than 20 years, the CLYFL has funded a scholarship program for youth in financial need so they may participate in competitive football; learn fundamental skills and strategy; and come to value loyalty, courage, hard work, sportsmanship, sacrifice, and perseverance. Throughout his young life, David faced many difficult challenges. Never deterred, he gravitated toward football because it provided stability, discipline, and structure. In 2014, David came into CLYFL as a scholarship player and was drafted onto the B League Vikings. Vikings Coach Alan Siek recalls, “The first time I met David, I was very impressed with his character. He worked hard, but he lacked self-confidence.” Over the course of his first season, David began to see himself in a different light. He felt like he had a family with brothers who loved him. His self-esteem and confidence soared. He went on to play some amazing football and was named the Most Valuable Player on both his CLYFL A-7 and A-8 teams. He is currently a stand-out student athlete at Broad Run High School. “Without the CLYFL, I don’t know where I would be right now. For the past 5 years, Coach Siek has been my mentor and one person I know I can always count on. He showed me that it doesn’t matter where you come from; it only matters what you are made of. And, he taught me the most important values that I have—loyalty, hard work, and good sportsmanship and to never put myself first. CLYFL changed my life.” — David 2014-2016 CLYFL Player played out right here on our fields. We are especially proud of our 16 scholarship athletes. Not one request for a scholarship was turned down in 2019. For many reasons we all understand, football is an outstanding team sport—for individuals, for families, and for communities. That is why it is disheartening to see participation numbers dwindle—not just here, but throughout the country. The board has committed to taking this challenge head-on in the upcoming season. We want to spread the word about the benefits of youth football, to educate parents about the actual risks and the rich rewards. We want to lead the conversation around player safety. We will look at new technologies, consider restarting a flag football program for youngsters, and integrate the lessons our coaches learned from local rugby clubs for reducing injuries from contact sports. Looking ahead, the next season will be a pivotal one for the league and the sport. We invite everyone who enjoyed the journeys of the 2019 season to look through this report and relive all the great moments we have made for our players and cheerleaders. And then sign on for 2020. It will be quite the ride. And remember always: It’s All About the Kids. Our Cheer Teams What a year for the CLYFL cheer teams! The B League Terps and the A League Ravens competed in the Upper Loudoun Youth Football League Invitational. And, all our squads strutted their stuff in the Jean Sexton Cheer Off. We were so proud to learn that every one of our rising 9th graders who tried out for their high school squads made the cut! We also joined the Loudoun County High School varsity cheer squad on Little League Night, and we hosted the first-ever LYFA Cheer Program Meet and Greet. We can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store for our talented cheerleaders! “Two years ago, I had a shy granddaughter. I signed her up for cheerleading. Her first year was so amazing, all she talked about was when she could cheer again. The cost is just so affordable, I couldn’t believe it. Her coaches were very patient and always positive. I felt totally comfortable leaving practice to run an errand. I can’t thank you all enough for how much you have improved her confidence and really shaped her personality. It’s a lot more than cheerleading!!” — A league grandmother Event Highlights 2/27 Annual Early Registration and Spirit Night 3/23 Generosity Feeds Community Service Event LCHS and CLYFL players worked together to package meals for the hungry 4/28 PowerTrain Combine Intensive training and prep for our CLYFL players 7/20 Tusky Tough Football Skills Camp Tuscarora HS hosted CLYFL to help the younger players develop their skills 10/6 First Annual LYFA Mom’s Powderpuff Bowl Proceeds went to a local nonprofit, Mobile Hope 10/22 Upper Loudoun Youth Football League Invitational Our A League Ravens cheer squad earned a 108/120 Our B League Terps cheer squad earned a 106.5/120 Youth Football Nights CLYFL players were the celebrated guests during a home game at each of four local high schools Other Fundraising Events Krispy Kreme fundraising program Spirit Nights at Atomic Trampoline and Chick-fil-A Car washes 11/24 Annual Eighth Grade Banquet 64 8th graders finished thier time with the CLYFL 11/2 CLYFL Championships and Award Ceremony Winners C League Hokies B League Falcons A7 Jets A8 Ravens 8/4 4th Annual Heads Out Tackling Clinic 11/10 Annual CLYFL Jean Sexton Cheer Off 13 MVP Awards 8/22 Annual Opening Ceremony and Annual Silent Auction Awards Michelle Forlini 2019 Ray Kirkpatrick Cheer Coach of the Year Dave Nitta 2019 Ray Kirkpatrick Football Coach of the Year Justin Forlini 2019 Steve Arnold Volunteer of the Year Don Bredice 10+ Years of Volunteer Service Alan Siek 10+ Years of Volunteer Service 11/16 LYFA Championships and Award Ceremony Hosted by CLYFL A7 Jets won first place B League Falcons were runners-up 16 2019 | Report to Our Communtiy Expenditures 2018 2019 Equipment $58,783 $34,780 Storage/Facility Rental $19,368 $20,198 Referees $14,407 $14,160 Supplies $13,434 $10,377 Trainers $10,000 $3,246 Insurance $4,752 $3,679 Office & General Expenses $4,204 $3,569 Other Expenses $3,710 $640 Total Expenses $128,659 $90,649 % Decrease 29.5% Net 2018 2019 Profit (or Loss) ($23,950) $22,913 % Increase 196% 2018 2019 Registration Fees $73,257 $72,910 Contributions/ Sponsorships $20,085 $25,400 Concessions $7,650 $11,768 Other Income $3,717 $3,484 Total Revenue $104,709 $113,562 % Increase 8.5% Revenue 2019 Financials Profit and Loss “I can’t say enough about CLYFL! The organization is superbly run. The board members, coaches, and parents care so much about each and every child on the field.“ —A parent of 2 football players and 1 cheerleader 17 It’s All About the K ids Assets 2018 2019 Cash & Equivalents $30,655 $51,113 Prepaid Expenses $0 $2,500 Total Assets $30,655 $53,613 % Increase 74.9% Liabilities & Net Assets 2018 2019 Liabilities $0 $0 Net Assets $30,655 $53,613 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $30,655 $53,613 % Increase 74.9% 17 Teams 16 Scholarships 100 Games 321 Volunteers 1,657 Points Scored 287 95 223 115 217 79 2017 2018 2019 382 338 296 Balance Sheet Registration Trend Registered Cheerleaders Registered Players 5,488 Volunteer Hours 18 2019 | Report to Our Communtiy This report was developed and distributed courtesy of our title sponsor Thank you to all our sponsors! Thank You Sponsors 19 It’s All About the K ids “I am forever thankful for the time you gave to our players.” —A parent hard work. Learn the value of discipline. Learn the value of of rules and boundaries. Learn the value of dependability and how to overcome obstacles. Learn how to control emotions. be “coachable”. Learn how to win with graciousness. Learns how to deal true competition. Perform better in value of teamwork. Learn the value of selflessness. preparation and hard work. Learn the value of discipline. Learn the the value of rules and boundaries. Learn the value of dependability Learn how to overcome obstacles. Learn how to control emotions. be “coachable”. Learn how to win with graciousness. Learns how to deal true competition. Perform better in value of teamwork. Learn the value of selflessness. preparation and hard work. Learn the value of discipline. Learn the the value of rules and boundaries. Learn the value of dependability Learn how to overcome obstacles. Learn how to control emotions. be “coachable”. Learn how to win with graciousness. Learns how to deal true competition. Perform better in value of teamwork. Learn the value of selflessness. preparation and hard work. Learn the value of discipline. Learn the the value of rules and boundaries. Learn the value of dependability Learn how to overcome obstacles. Learn how to control emotions. be “coachable”. Learn how to win with graciousness. Learns how to deal true competition. Perform better in value of teamwork. Learn the value of selflessness. preparation and hard work. Learn the value of discipline. Learn the the value of rules and boundaries. Learn the value of dependability Learn how to overcome obstacles. Learn how to control emotions. be “coachable”. Learn how to win with graciousness. Learns how to deal true competition. Perform better in value of teamwork. Learn the value of selflessness. preparation and hard work. Learn the value of discipline. Learn the the value of rules and boundaries. Learn the value of dependability Learn how to overcome obstacles. Learn how to control emotions. be “coachable”. Learn how to win with graciousness. Learns how to deal true competition. Perform better in value of teamwork. Learn the value of selflessness. preparation and hard work. Learn the value of discipline. Learn the the value of rules and boundaries. Learn the value of dependability Learn how to overcome obstacles. Learn how to control emotions. be “coachable”. Learn how to win with graciousness. Learns how to deal true competition. Perform better in value of teamwork. Learn the value of selflessness. preparation and hard work. Learn the value of discipline. Learn the the value of rules and boundaries. Learn the value of dependability Learn how to overcome obstacles. Learn how to control emotions. be “coachable”. Learn how to win with graciousness. Learns how to deal true competition. Perform better in value of teamwork. Learn the value of selflessness. preparation and hard work. Learn the value of discipline. Learn the the value of rules and boundaries. Learn the value of dependability The Positive Impact of Youth Football The benefits of youth football for our junior athletes are numerous. The positive impact of the sport on the broader society should also not be undervalued. In addition to the physical and social benefits, the league also raises awareness of local and social issues, promotes respect and inclusivity, and supports those less fortunate than others. We teach leadership and community spirit to our young players, and our adults model those same values throughout the season, volunteering countless hours as coaches, umpires, and concession stand workers. The Central Loudoun Youth Football League will continue to be a leader in recreational sports, and our teams, coaches, and board members will continue to be leaders in Loudoun County—and even beyond. Visit clyfl.org/whyfootball for an inspirational message from John Harbaugh